the colonists
Abraham Clark
John adams
John Hancock
John Locke
John Locke
John Locke
John Adams
John Locke
There are 56 signatures on the Declaration of Independence. The signature of John Hancock, President of the Continental Congress, is the first, largest and most famous.
Liberal English philosopher John Locke.
The 13 colonies whose delegates signed the Declaration of Independence were: DelawarePennsylvaniaMassachusettsNew HampshireRhode IslandNew York GeorgiaVirginiaNorth CarolinaSouth CarolinaNew JerseyConnecticutMaryland
Although he was already well known, the popularity of John Hancock was enhanced by his large, bold signature on the Declaration.